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“Brother Harold. I have been entrusted with the Royal Guard by Father… His Majesty King Aival.”
Wilfred, who greeted our Delegation without being asked, boasted about it with a truly hateful smile.
But, the Royal Guard, huh…?
Speaking of the Royal Guard, they are the elite of the Kingdom’s army, defending the Royal Capital “Kaditt”.
Being entrusted with the important position of overseeing them means that King Aival has decided to promote Wilfred as a key figure in the Kingdom.
However.
“Hmph, so what?”
“Eh…?”
Perhaps because my reaction was more subdued than he expected, Wilfred let out a dumbfounded voice.
“So, what’s the point? Did you perhaps want a congratulatory word or something?”
“N-no, that’s…”
What an idiot.
He seems to think that he has achieved more than me, who was chosen as a Goodwill Ambassador, but in the first place, a person’s evaluation is not determined solely by their title.
Wilfred has only just been appointed by the King, and what he does from now on is up to him. On the contrary, I wonder if he realizes that by taking on such an important position, he will be exposed to even more scrutiny from those around him? I guess he doesn’t realize it.
“Since you’ve been entrusted with such a role, the responsibility is also significant. I hope you don’t screw up and cause trouble for those around you.”
“That’s impossible. I am not Brother Harold, so such a thing will never happen.”
Wilfred snorted as if mocking me.
Has he forgotten the failure of alienating the civil officials due to his selfish behavior when he hosted the Barthian Holy Kingdom? …But now that I think about it, he thought that was a success. What a blissful guy.
“Anyway, I don’t have time to talk to you any longer. I have to report the results of this mission to His Majesty the King.”
“Ah, that’s right. Brother, you just had the easy job of continuing to build friendly relations. You must be tired even though you didn’t do anything, so why don’t you take it easy for a while after you finish your report?”
“I’ll do just that.”
I casually brushed off Wilfred’s sarcasm, and we headed to the throne room where King Aival was waiting… but.
“Fufu… not knowing anything is so comical, isn’t it?”
Sandra chuckled, perhaps recalling the exchange with Wilfred earlier.
Well, what we did was not just simple goodwill, but also preventing a coup d’état and having Lize study in this country as a sign of friendship.
It’s different from that guy who was just appointed and hasn’t done anything yet.
Then.
“Hmph… you didn’t understand the meaning of the role of Goodwill Ambassador and came back empty-handed without any results?”
“Brother Cardis…”
Annoyingly, I ran into Cardis in the Royal Palace corridor.
“Well, well… I’m actually on my way to report to His Majesty the King, but would you like to join us, Prince Cardis?”
“Mu…”
Minister Olson stepped between me and Cardis and proposed that with a friendly smile.
But when he glanced at me, he showed a meaningful smile, so it seems he has something in mind.
“That’s right… it would be reassuring if Brother were with us.”
“Fool. Even if I were there, His Majesty would not be so lenient as to overlook your failures. Be prepared.”
“…Yes.”
I wonder what kind of face Cardis will make when he learns about the results of this mission. I’m a little excited.
“Putting that aside, I heard that Wilfred has been entrusted with the Royal Guard…”
I peeked into Cardis’s face as if trying to gauge his expression.
Because Cardis has a high pride, I think he’s jealous of Wilfred, who has been entrusted with the military affairs of the Royal Capital.
“…You heard about it too?”
Yes, Cardis is very displeased.
His face looks like he’s biting into a bitter bug, and the area around his temples is twitching.
“Yes… Wilfred happily told me about it.”
“I see… but the fact that that guy, who is my right-hand man, has taken on such an important position means that I can stand in a more advantageous position than Raphael.”
He’s saying that, but he’s actually not happy about it.
Originally, Cardis’s camp has few supporters with military power. In such a situation, Wilfred has come to control the military affairs of the Royal Capital, so his influence within the faction is immeasurable.
It must be a headache for Cardis.
Then, together with Cardis, who was silent throughout, we entered the throne room.
“Harold, you have returned safely.”
“Yes! This Harold has completed his mission as a Goodwill Ambassador and has returned.”
I reported the results of this mission to King Aival.
Of course, about the details of the coup d’état that occurred in the Capetian Kingdom, and about Lize’s study abroad.
“…Therefore, Princess Lisette will come to the Kingdom next spring. His Majesty Salomon was also very pleased.”
“I see.”
King Aival simply nodded expressionlessly.
Perhaps he doesn’t like the fact that I’m achieving results in this mission.
In the first place, I was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador because of the recommendation of the Prime Minister and Minister Olson.
On the other hand, King Aival is clearly showing favoritism by trying to have Wilfred accompany me as an assistant, or by giving him the Royal Guard. But I don’t really care.
“I understand. When Princess Lisette comes to study abroad, you will take care of her.”
“Understood.”
“Hmm. Then, return to your room and heal the fatigue of your journey.”
“Yes! Thank you for your concern.”
I saw King Aival leave the throne room with his attendants, and I sighed and stood up… but.
“…………………”
…Yeah, Cardis is still standing there speechless.
He probably didn’t think that I would come back with such achievements. I don’t know.
I left the room with Minister Olson and the others, leaving behind the dumbfounded Cardis.
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